Chapter 112: Iris

Why, why, why?

In a small town like Sawyer, gossip could travel faster than lightning, and cause a lot more damage. How was it that the one time – one time! – she wanted that gossip to happen, it hadn't? How was it that no one had bothered to tell Declan the truth about his ex-girlfriend?

She hadn't wanted to come tonight, of course. Who would want to attend the reception for their ex-boyfriend's brother and his new wife? Especially since she hadn't seen anyone in Sawyer for years, and certainly hadn't kept in touch with said ex-boyfriend or his brother?

But her mother being Betty Rae McLain, Iris was of course dragged there. When her mom didn't want to hear something, somehow, her hearing became strangely inconsistent, going in and out on a moment's notice. Considering she'd had this "hearing problem" since Iris was a small child, Iris was pretty sure it wasn't age related.

More like personality related.